Home

More than 90-percent of the ICU beds in Wisconsin are occupied. That’s according to health officials, who warn that the situation could get worse with the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the state. There’s also an increase in regular hospital beds across the state. Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health shows that 87-percent of hospital beds in the state are in use.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting an increase in the state’s seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases.  As of Tuesday’s update, there were 2,170 cases reported in the state. As for the daily cases reported Tuesday, that was the highest total in the state in seven months. Grafton elementary school students will be required to mask up.  Last night, the Grafton School District’s Board of Education approved modifications to its safety plan for the upcoming school year, which includes a mask

UW System President Tommy Thompson says he won’t comply with state lawmakers when it comes to enacting COVID-19 restrictions on campuses. Thompson says he will go forth with COVID policies for the school year despite a Republican-led committee voting to block universities from enforcing such restrictions as masking and vaccination mandates. Earlier this month, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules passed a motion that would require UW Board of Regents to get legislative approval before issuing any COVID

Shuttles will be offered for the Milwaukee Summerfest. Organizers with the Milwaukee World Festival announced that it will offer the service for the nine-day event. A roundtrip fare for a shuttle is 12-dollars. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUMMERFEST INFO.

Today is start of something new in Barron County. With the help of Stacy Witkowski’s family they have started a peace garden in front of the Justice Center in honor of Stacy. Today a group connected and planted the 1st tree. This is for anyone and everyone to start to enjoy. They say their goal was to create a safe place for all survivors to rest, reflect or use the space to visit with someone. Over time the hope is

The reward for information leading to an arrest of an accused killer now stands at 20-thousand-dollars.  The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department is looking for 30-year-old Christopher Anderson who allegedly shot and killed Hannah Miller.  Her body was found near Highway 8 and River Bend Road in late June.  Authorities are trying to raise more money to get a reward large enough to motivate someone to turn Anderson in to police.

 UW System President Tommy Thompson says the universities will move forward with their own COVID-19 restrictions and protocols.  Thompson today said he doesn’t think the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules has the legal authority to dictate how the university addresses health and safety on campus.  Thompson says if the Joint Committee decides to sue, the UW System will fight it.  Thompson has directed the chancellor’s on the 13 campuses to work with health officials locally on whether or

More and more schools are adding their names to the list of districts mandating mask-wearing.  The Kimberly School Board approved a mask requirement last night for students, staff and visitors beginning September 1st.  Appleton schools also voted yesterday to require face masks effective tomorrow.  Last month in Appleton masks were optional but the surge in COVID cases has changed that mandate.

To help accommodate storm clean-up, the Green Waste Facility on Jeffers Road will be open additional days this week. City of Eau Claire residents and business owners may dispose of brush and smaller tree limbs by taking them to the brush site at 5710 Jeffers Road in Eau Claire the following days this week: Today, Tuesday, August 24: noon to 6 p.m.Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pay-as-you-go fees are

The Eau Claire Fire Department (ECFD) responded to an early morning fire on the city’s West side. This incident occurred as a significant weather event was impacting the city, resulting in multiple power lines down and other wind related damage. ECFD crews quickly made entry into the structure and located fire and smoke in the basement level of the residence. All occupants had evacuated prior to fire crews arriving. The incident was quickly brought under control as the residence was